MS or PhD in Wildlife Ecology to study avian and mammalian predators and sagebrush-obligate songbirds: Oregon State University.

School: Oregon State University

Location: Western Wyoming

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Website: http://www.oregonstate.edu

Salary: $1,800/month + health benefits

Start Date: 01/02/2017

Last Date to Apply: 12/15/2016

 

Description:

     Opening for someone seeking an MS or PhD degree starting January 1, 2017 or sooner (starting date is negotiable). Study focused on avian and mammalian predator abundance and resource selection within and outside of Wyoming Sage-grouse Core Areas. Potential for analysis of sagebrush-obligate songbird abundance.

 

Qualifications:

     Duties Include: Writing, study design, analyzing aerial infrared imagery, and conducting point-count surveys during summer. The position requires long and irregular hours (early mornings) under adverse field conditions (wind, rain, snow, mud). Individual will be required to work in the field by themselves and in group settings. Camping between field days will be required in the summer. Study sampling sites will be located near the Bighorn, Medicine Bow, Uinta, Wind River, and Wyoming Range mountains of Wyoming. These areas are renowned for fishing, hiking, hunting and camping opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications: 

    Self-motivated applicants experienced with study design, avian point count surveys, 4WD manual vehicles, ATVs, GPS, and data collection. Potential candidates should be excellent writers, well organized, self-motivated and able to perform duties independent of constant direct supervision; a valid driver license is required for this position. Work vehicles and work-related equipment will be provided; employees are responsible for personal equipment including cold-weather clothing. GRE scores required. For more information please contact: Jonathan Dinkins (jonathan.dinkins@oregonstate.edu).